God doesn’t lead us into temptation. Rather, we should pray that God will lead us when we are feeling tempted.
The Pathwork Guide reveals that the Lord’s Prayer is far more than a familiar set of words—it is a complete roadmap for inner transformation. Each line contains practical guidance for navigating life, resolving conflict, and deepening our relationship with God.
Rather than looking outward for answers, we are invited to turn within. Heaven is not a distant place but a reality inside us, waiting to be uncovered. When we struggle, it signals a misalignment with spiritual laws, offering an opportunity to grow through greater self-awareness and honesty.
The Guide also reframes key spiritual ideas: forgiveness becomes a path to freeing ourselves, not just others; temptation is understood as something arising from within; and God’s will is not mysterious, but found through our willingness to face ourselves truthfully.
Ultimately, the prayer teaches a profound balance—combining personal responsibility with divine support. As we begin to live its meaning rather than simply recite its words, we discover a powerful truth: everything we need for healing, clarity, and connection has already been given.
Jill Loree is the founder of Phoenesse and a longtime student of the Pathwork teachings. She has studied the Pathwork Guide’s material since 1997 and completed four years of training to become a certified Pathwork Helper.
When she first encountered the Pathwork teachings, she described the experience as “walking through the doorway of an AA fourth step and finding the whole library.”
Through Phoenesse, Jill writes and teaches about personal transformation using the spiritual psychology found in the Pathwork lectures.
Her books present these teachings in clear, accessible language to help readers apply them in everyday life. Her work focuses on helping people move from the struggles of duality toward the peace of inner unity.
Raised in northern Wisconsin, Jill began her professional career in technical sales and marketing before discovering that her true calling lay in spiritual teaching and writing.
She lives in New York with her husband, Scott Wisler, who now works with her in sharing these teachings around the world.
